Defense Against a Two Handed Push
The two handed push is a common attack one will experience. It is often used as a prelude to a fight. Some of the reasons this attack happens are; the attacker could be getting up his courage to fight, intimidation, hoping one falls or trips, and territorial issues. There are three kinds of 2 handed [...]
Stance: The First Technique
by Mike Vassolo originally published in 1996 I’m always amazed at how martial artists at all levels pay so little mind to mastering basic fighting stances. They’ll spend hours drilling their blocks, punches and kicks, yet they start yawning at the thought of spending a like amount of time analyzing and practicing their stances. Maybe [...]
To Attack or Not Attack
by Zoran Sevic Your back is against a bar. You have people on your left and your right. In your face is a very infuriated person who’s calling you names and threatening you. He’s says, “I’m going to bash your face in”. You execute a quick and powerful hand blade to his throat. Your antagonist [...]
Try Positive Thinking
by Mike Vassolo Every martial artist knows that mental preparation is just as important as physical preparation. That’s why before working out, I ponder five positive thoughts that lay a solid mental foundation for the physical techniques that I practice each day. These five simple thoughts are: Slow down…Try easier…Visualize victory…Attack the attacker…Think only of [...]
Handgun Basics
by John McSweeney In this article, I’ll cover some of the basics of gun ownership. First and foremost, of course, is that anyone who would own a gun must learn how to use it safely, effectively and responsibly. The only way to do this is to seek out a qualified expert in the field and [...]
Strike Back Against Grappling
by Chuck Sudds When the “No Holds Barred” shows first came upon the scene several years ago, there was a sudden upsurge in the popularity of the grappling arts. I believe that grappling is good. I enjoy practicing it, and I enjoy teaching it. But, would it be my first response in a street fight? [...]
The Top Two Self-Defense Techniques
by Mike Vassolo Self-defense is a messy business at best, so you should never think in terms of winning or losing; instead, focus on simply surviving. Through the years, I’ve been in more than a few physical encounters, and I’ve got the scars and broken teeth to prove it. I’m also a 7th degree black [...]
Solo Training
by John McSweeney At some point in your life, you may no longer be training in a class or even with a partner. Training on your own will then become your only way to maintain your self-defense ability. For such solo training, you must create your own daily training routine, one that you will stick [...]
